The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes A 220 CDI 4MATIC 7G-DCT (14 - 15) vs. VW Golf 3-door R DSG (17 - 18)
€ 36,700

€ 43,200

€ 36,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 43,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Mercedes A 220 CDI is 1.1 inches longer, 0.7 inches narrower and 1.3 inches lower than the VW Golf R.
Mercedes A 220 CDI
VW Golf R
56.4
70.1
79.6
57.7
70.8
79.8
70.1 in
Width
70.8 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
56.4 in
Height
57.7 in
106.3
169
103.4
167.8
169 in
Length
167.8 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes A 220 CDI
VW Golf R
3406 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4542 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4387 lb

Weight Difference:
88 lb
2.58 %

General
Mercedes A 220 CDI
VW Golf R
W176
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mercedes A 220 CDI
VW Golf R
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
Engine Series
OM 651.930
Engine Code
*DJH*

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.1 L / 103 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
168 hp
at 3400 rpm
Power
306 hp
at 5500 rpm
Mercedes A 220 CDI
168 hp
306 hp
VW Golf R
258 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Mercedes A 220 CDI
258 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
VW Golf R
Performance
Mercedes A 220 CDI
VW Golf R
135 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 220 CDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf R
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20.27 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.84 lb/hp
Mercedes A 220 CDI
20.27 lb/hp
10.84 lb/hp
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes A 220 CDI
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Mercedes A 220 CDI
51 mpg
34 mpg
VW Golf R
43 mpg
city
27 mpg
57 mpg
highway
40 mpg
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
756 mi
Range
495 mi
Mercedes A 220 CDI
756 mi
495 mi
VW Golf R
Environmental Impact
94.6 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
130.7 kWh
Mercedes A 220 CDI
94.6 kWh
130.7 kWh
VW Golf R
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
195 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes A 220 CDI
VW Golf R
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft








32.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.9 cu ft